It is 1949 in Japan, in a world where World War II never happened and the nobility system established in the Meiji Era is still in place. An extreme divide exists between the upper and lower classes, with 90 percent of the country’s wealth being held by the upper class. The capital of Teito is in crisis with the emergence of a phantom thief known as "The Fiend (Kaijin) with Twenty Faces" or simply "K-20."

NEW PEOPLE Artist Series Vol.6. Observe the visionary sculptor Katsura Funakoshi as he quietly breathes life into camphor wood. His human-like sculptures project subtle yet bold emotions and look as if pondering philosophical thoughts.

NEW PEOPLE Artist Series Vol.5. This film follows the controversial artist Makoto Aida as he works on his “Human Project” and “Shinjuku Castle” as well as showing various moments of his personal life.

It is 1949 in Japan, in a world where World War II never happened and the nobility system established in the Meiji Era is still in place. An extreme divide exists between the upper and lower classes, with 90 percent of the country’s wealth being held by the upper class. The capital of Teito is in crisis with the emergence of a phantom thief known as "The Fiend (Kaijin) with Twenty Faces" or simply "K-20."

Hisashi Tenmyouya incorporates modern art, traditional Japanese painting, street art, and illustration, being an artist that simply cannot be classified into a single genre. Throughout this film he uses gold foil and fine brushes to prepare for various exhibitions while people surrounding the artist share their thoughts. Watch Tenmyouya as he reveals his soul through melding of modern urban subjects with traditional painting methods.

It is now 2015, and Friend rules a disturbing new world. Kenji’s niece Kanna is now in high school and her textbook contains a fabricated story about Kenji being the terrorist behind the horrific events of 2000. Kanna, knowing the truth, openly resents this, and as a result she is marked as a problem child and sent to Friend Land, a facility where people with rebellious anti-Friend behavior are re-educated. There, Kanna learns a crucial secret about Friend.

This documentary follows the charismatic Moriyama as he takes his first digital photos and displays his trademark photographic technique of taking quick snapshots without looking in the viewfinder. Moriyama's images have been said to convey a sense of the disordered human condition and the conflicting realities of modern urban life.

It all begins in 1969 when a young boy named Kenji and his friends get together in their secret fort and write “The Book of Prophecy.” About 30 years later, a series of catastrophic events begin to occur, mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji. The only people who know about The Book are Kenji and his childhood friends.

The avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is the queen of polka dots. Become a witness to a genius at work as she diligently completes her series of 50 large monochrome drawings and enter her world with never a dull moment.

Traveling with Yoshitomo Nara is the first documentary featuring world-renowned Japanese modern artist Yoshitomo Nara. The film follows the artist's journey, from London to Bankok, as he travels for his exhibitions and workshops. His latest attempt at creating a "collaboration" leads to a surprising outcome for both his artwork and himself.

Yukie, a hard-working-woman, struggles to make ends meet as her husband Isao does nothing all day and only gets into trouble. On top of everything, Isao has an uncontrollable temper that often leads to the dinner table being overturned and their meal on the floor. Why doesn’t Yukie leave Isao? Because long ago it was Isao who saved her from misery with his unconditional love.

Director: Shosuke Murakami
Cast: Miki Nakatani